VivadeanAlbertaGreene

Of Jackson, was born on May 29, 1920 to John and Sarah Goodall. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 10, 2012. As a young child, she showed an early interest in carpentry and building while helping her father work. Anyone who would look around her house or her cottage would be able to find the remnants of one of her "projects". In 1942, she married Simon Greene and to this union three children were born. As an adult, Vivadean was an active member of the Second Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. During her membership, she took an active role in the construction and building committees of the church. In addition to her participation with the church, Vivadean dedicated her life to helping others; which included assisting with the creation of Grace Haven, a shelter on Francis Street. She leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Alvin of Jackson, MI, Ronald of New York, NY, and Sharon (Robert) of Grass Lake, MI; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a special niece, Carmen Foster; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her loving dog, Sparkie. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mildred Goodall; and five brothers, Edward, Ernest, Lawrence, Leonard and Alfred Goodall. Services will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Second Missionary Baptist Church, 304 E. Prospect Street, Jackson, MI 49203. Family hour will be at 11:00 am followed by the service at 12:00 Noon with Reverend Virgil Mingas officiating. Burial Woodland Cemetery. www.patience-montgomery.com www.mlive.com/obits Patience-Montgomery 406 First St.